Posts Tagged ‘adventure made easy’

This blog is written by guest blogger Brooke Davis. It may be chilly winter in Alberta, but this day trip up to Grotto Creek Trail located just outside of Canmore, AB is a must do for anyone looking for an afternoon of adventure! Basic Hiking Details: Distance: 4 km Time: 3 hours Physical Rating: moderate (when icy!) Activities: Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing, Hiking Season: Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer For this hike in the Winter months, ice grips are a MUST. We did not heed this advice and, although we did complete the walk, it was more of a skate and it was filled with large amounts of irritation, and some rough falls. Most people appeared to have basic ice grips… read more →

This blog is written by guest blogger Brooke Davis. What better way to take in Canadian fall than being surrounded by the beautiful Larches in Banff National Park! Below is an account of a recent adventure to Larch Valley/Sentinel Pass just outside of Lake Louise Alberta. Within Banff National Park, there a number of trails and amazing scenery to see! After a previously failed weekend of making our way to Moraine Lake, we found ourselves successfully at the shore front with a 4:30 a.m. wakeup call, arriving shortly after 7:30 a.m. From Moraine Lake, we decided to take our adventure to one of the many trails in Banff National Park: the Larch Valley Trail, also known as the Sentinel Pass.… read more →

This blog is written by guest blogger Brooke Davis. One of the great ways to take in the colours of fall out in the Rockies is from the seat of a canoe. Limited crowds, uninterrupted views- it’s truly hard to beat. Below, I want to highlight some information on safe and environmentally friendly canoeing for the day-tripper. In the Rockies there is no short on scenery, and picking your lake is generally an easy task. The real challenge for most can be the expense of a watercraft, but through several amazing outdoor rental centers you are given the option to rent a canoe, kayak or paddle board from any length of time while sticking to a low daily budget. Not… read more →